Larceny / Theft in Williamsburg
311 cases · Williamsburg Courts
Updated May 2, 2026 · Data through 2025
If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Williamsburg — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (278 of 311) were heard in General District Court, where 68.6% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 3.1 months. 33 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.
Case Outcomes — General District Court
How 278 General District Court cases in Williamsburg were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.
Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution
Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 67.0% of 194 resolved cases.
Source: 278 General District Court records, Williamsburg, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
Exhibit · How Williamsburg compares
Dismissal rates for Larceny / Theft in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.
Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Filed in Williamsburg General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.
If your case goes to Circuit Court · 33 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025
A small share of Larceny / Theft cases in Williamsburg are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.
VCF Sentencing Outcome Index
Outcomes for 70 convicted cases in Williamsburg General District Court (2025-2026).
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted
These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Williamsburg General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.
Charge Reductions
When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.
Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns
in Williamsburg are reduced
Case Duration
Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.
Exhibit · Case duration
Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Williamsburg
Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Williamsburg and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Larceny / Theft cases in 2025. Listed by case count.
Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.
All Virginia defense attorneysCommonwealth's Attorney Office — Williamsburg
1,025 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Williamsburg Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →
Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates
Officers whose Larceny / Theft arrests in Williamsburg are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.
Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Larceny / Theft dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.
All arresting officers in WilliamsburgCommon Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.
What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court?
In Virginia, most Larceny / Theft cases start in General District Court — that's where the 278 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 33 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Williamsburg Circuit Court in 2025, where 19.2% were dismissed and 80.8% resulted in conviction.
Can a Larceny / Theft charge be reduced to something lesser?
5.1% of Larceny / Theft cases in Williamsburg were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (8 cases), followed by Shoplift/ Alter Merch<$1000 (3 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.
How does Williamsburg compare to other Virginia courts?
Williamsburg has a 68.6% dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Larceny / Theft overview to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across every jurisdiction.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
All figures on this page come from Virginia's public Case Information System (CIS) and District Court system, calendar year 2025 onward. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.
Cite this page
VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft Outcomes — Williamsburg, Virginia. Based on 311 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/williamsburg